Canadians Learn About Black Culture Not Black History
Let's be real. Everyone knows our superstars. Black pop culture in Canada is now fully on the map. It started decades ago, long before I...
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Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jun 17, 2022
- 5 min
Why CRT belongs in World history
The topic of world history arose as a distinct field of academic study in the 1980s. Though comparative history also studies the history...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 31, 2022
- 6 min
Why is female leadership important?
In our continuing series on female empowerment during the month of March, we’re going to go further with our discussion about women in...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 10, 2022
- 5 min
International Women’s Day 2022: Can We Break the Bias?
With March now upon us, it’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, a great way to continue breaking...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
Unsung Black Heroes from Around the World
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn more about Black heroes and the most influential Black people in world history....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Black revolutionaries and the diaspora experience
We can’t talk about Black History Month, which we celebrate every February to recognize the achievements and contributions of African...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Feb 2, 2022
- 5 min
Why untold Black history facts matter to world history
As we begin the celebration of Black History Month in February, it’s the perfect time to think more deeply about Black history and what...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Examining MLK’s letter from Birmingham jail: what did he really mean?
As we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, it’s crucial to separate the real man from the myth. Only then can we truly...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Why are our human rights under attack?
Human rights are rights that we have simply by virtue of our existence as humans; they are not bestowed by any state. These universal...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Nov 11, 2021
- 5 min
The Divide and Conquer Approach Doesn’t Work When Building a Positive Team Culture
As we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada on November 11th, it’s worth thinking about this holiday’s roots. The day was designed to...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Nov 4, 2021
- 4 min
History of Policing: Why Were the Police Created?
Have you ever wondered why the police were created in the first place? And what were the goals, values and intentions of these groups...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
Comparing the Slave Era to Present-Day Covid Economy?
Though the slave trade was officially abolished in the early 19th century, remnants of slavery can still be felt in today’s landscape....
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
What is Emancipation Day (Aug 1) and How is it Connected to Carnival?
Emancipation Day in Canada is now official following a unanimous vote by members of parliament in March. Though the federal government is...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
What It Means to Be Black Canadian
Though Black Canadians have different experiences from their African-American counterparts south of the border, they experience the same...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Mar 30, 2021
- 4 min
Women on the Front Line of Progress
As we wrap up Women's month it has become so clear that the endless work of Black and minority women over the centuries fighting for...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
- Feb 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Black Ally: What Makes You Care?
No one wants learning and growing to feel like pressure. Even if it's an existential human rights issue. I don't want it to be something...
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